Obituaries
Anna Mae Smith
Jan 31, 2022
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN SERVICE DAYS AND TIMES Anna Mae (Sweeney) Smith, age 96 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Berger Hospital in Circleville. She was born November 10, 1925, in Rehoboth, Ohio, daughter of the late Lewis Charles and Susie May (VanSickle) Sweeney. She graduated from New Lexington High School in 1943 and then...
Jim Bly
Jan 21, 2022
James A. "Jim" Bly, age 83 of Amanda, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home. He was born October 8, 1938, in Ada, OH the son of Robert E. and Ethel M. (Patterson) Bly. He was a graduate of Reynoldsburg High School and then served four years in the Army. Jim worked for the Veterans Memorial in Columbus...
Mabel D. Hutchinson
Jan 19, 2022
Mabel D. Hutchinson, age 79 of Royalton, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born September 24, 1942, in Columbus, daughter of the late Clyde and Annie (Melvin) Roark. Mabel was a member of the Royalton Community Church.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years Clifford Hutchinson; children, Anthony (Karen)...
Margaret "Pat" Smith
Jan 14, 2022
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Margaret “Pat” Smith, age 91, of Canal Winchester passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Arbors at Carroll. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 31, 1930, the daughter of James and Mary (Rhinehart) Hanley. Pat was extremely talented with ceramics, and she had a passion for cooking. She is survived by...
James H. Love
Jan 13, 2022
Jim Love, age 61, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his home. He was born January 28, 1960, in Harrisburg, the son of the late Harvie and Margie (Williams) Love. Jim was a graduate of Hilliard High School and then he enlisted into the Army. He served for 21 years before his retirement. Jim enjoyed riding his...
Dorothy M. Drum
Jan 12, 2022
Dorothy M. (Hartranft) Drum, age 91 of Circleville passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Berger Hospital in Circleville. She was born July 31, 1930, in Fairfield County, the daughter of the late Roy E. and Esther Viola (Rhymer) Hartranft. In October 1958, she married Eldon J. Drum. Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Saltcreek Township School. She retired...
Bob Ruble
Jan 7, 2022
Robert E. Ruble, age 87 of Lancaster, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at O.S.U. Medical Center in Columbus. Bob was born January 18, 1934, in Lancaster, son of the late Marion F. and Alma Beatrice (Cruit) Ruble. He was a veteran of the Army. He owned and operated Ruble Excavating until he was 86 years old. Bob also owned...
Belva L. Rucker
Dec 26, 2021
Belva L. Rucker, age 80 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1941, in Columbus. She was retired from Lancaster City Schools. Belva loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and she never met a stranger. She loved gardening, being outdoors and she loved to cook.
She is survived by her daughters,...
John E. McDonald Jr.
Dec 25, 2021
John Elmer McDonald Jr., 63 of Lancaster went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021, surrounded by his children and granddaughter. Born February 23, 1958, in Logan, WV to the late John E and Ilene (Mileto) McDonald.
His devotion to his family and firm faith in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
In...
David A. Luck
Dec 23, 2021
David A. Luck, age 78, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1943 in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of Edwin G. and Lucille (Warner) Luck. He was a mechanic in the glass industry for 36 years of which 33 of those years were with Anchor Hocking. He enjoyed farming Angus Cattle with...
Sheila Ann McDonald
Dec 17, 2021
Sheila Ann McDonald, 62 of Lancaster peacefully went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by her husband and children. Born September 1, 1959, in Matewan, WV to the late Raymond and Sarah Perkins. Sheila was a faithful woman of God. She loved the Lord, her husband, her family, and the church. She was formerly a member...
James R. Porter
Dec 16, 2021
James R. "Jim" Porter, age 75 of Amanda passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 2, 1946, in West Jefferson, NC, the son of the late Joseph G. and Myrtle R. (McCoy) Porter. He was a member of the Circleville First Church of Christ in Christian Union and was...
Jo Anne Ebert
Dec 14, 2021
Jo Anne Ebert, age 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1940, in Reese Station, Ohio to the late Earl and Pearl (Farmer) Hardbarger. She had worked for C.E. Glass and Hordus Brothers in Lancaster and then TS Trim in Canal Winchester. Jo Anne was a member of...
Timothy A. Pinder
Dec 11, 2021
Timothy A. Pinder, age 67, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Altercare Lanfair in Lancaster. He was born June 5, 1954, in Portsmouth, the son of Eddie and Betty (Abrams) Fields. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1973. For forty years, he worked for Shaffer then Bob Summerell Tire Company in Lancaster....
Sharon Rose Lecrone
Dec 4, 2021
Sharon Rose (Lindsey) Lecrone passed away peacefully on Saturday December 04, 2021 at The Pickering House surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born April 20, 1955 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Lloyd E. & Leona M. (LeVan) Lindsey. She graduated from Amanda Clearcreek High School in 1973 and worked for over 20 years at the Cyril Scott Company before...
Holly Hiles
Dec 3, 2021
Holly Hiles, 48, passed away, December 3, 2021, at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born, September 30, 1973 in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of Gary E. and the late Donna E. (Irion) Hiles. Holly graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berne Union High School, Class of 1991 and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelors degree in English.
She...
Mae Evelyn Woodward
Dec 2, 2021
Mae Evelyn (Luck) Woodward, age 87 of Amanda, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born August 23, 1934, in Clearport, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edwin G. and Lucille (Warner) Luck. She attended Pleasant Hill Community Church in Laurelville. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and...
Mary L. Cordle
Nov 20, 2021
Mary L. Cordle, age 87 of Amanda, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Logan Elm Health Care in Circleville. She was born May 17, 1934, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Lowell and Mary (Rittman) Bussard. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Lancaster.
She is survived by her sons, Steve (Vicki) Cordle of...
Dolores A. Leistikow
Nov 19, 2021
Dolores Ann (Wilson) Leistikow, beloved mother, grandmother, cousin and friend, passed in her home on November 19, 2021, at the age of 90. She was known for her incredible work ethic and hardworking nature. Dolores worked for Oasis-EBCO Manufacturing for more than 40 years and Schottenstein's for 20 years. Not long after she retired from her two full time jobs,...
M. Arlene Hiles
Nov 15, 2021
M. Arlene Hiles, age 82 of Amanda, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Crestview Manor in Lancaster. She was born July 15, 1939, in Buchtel, the daughter of the late John F. and Enid L. (Robson) Savage. Arlene was a 1957 graduate of Nelsonville York High School. She retired from the Cafeteria Food Service Co. at Lucent Technologies. She...
